Sorbic Acid

Sorbic acid (C₆H₈O₂) is a natural organic compound and widely used food preservative, functioning as a white powder to inhibit mold, yeast, and fungi in foods like wines, cheeses, baked goods, and meats, by disrupting microbial cell metabolism, especially at lower pH levels. It's considered generally safe but can cause irritation in high concentrations and is naturally found in some fruits like berries